Melvin R. Gatson's obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2024 in Keyport, New Jersey

Melvin R. Gatson

December 23, 1942 - August 23, 2024 (81 years old)

Keyport, New Jersey

Melvin R. Gatson's obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2024 in Keyport, New Jersey

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Day Funeral Home

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Melvin R. Gatson

December 23, 1942 - August 23, 2024 (81 years old)

Keyport, New Jersey

Melvin R. Gatson Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melvin R. Gatson of Keyport, New Jersey, who passed away on August 23, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel Gatson and Sarah Gatson; and his siblings, Herman Gatson, Wilhelmina Hunley, Geraldine Davis and Joyce Davis.

He is survived by: his wife Clara Gatson; his children, Cathryn Gatson, Lorraine Richardson (Darryl), Raymond and Jonathan Gatson; his grandchildren, Justin Richardson (Caitlynn), Jolisa Foster (Michael), Kaila Richardson, Xavier Richardson, Caleb Gatson, Joshua Gatson and Oliva Gatson; his great grandchildren, Tiana Gatson and Skye Gatson; his daughter-in-law Tamika Gatson; his goddaughter Nicole Paige; and his siblings-in-law, Francis Hunley, Vincent Davis and Sally Reynolds. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Day Funeral Home



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Celebration of life

Macedonia Freehold Church
163 Throckmorton St, Freehold, NJ 07728

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Aug 31

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Macedonia Freehold Church
163 Throckmorton St, Freehold, NJ 07728

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Aug 31

Entombment

Forest Green Park Cemetery

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